Place to visit
Carron Mountain, Ireland: what it is and when to go
Carron Mountain is a mountain in Ireland (Kilmallock), at 447 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain in Ireland · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Ireland
- Elevation
- 447 m
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- SNN Shannon, 50 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 52.31047, -8.57624
What it is and where
Carron Mountain is a mountain in Ireland (Kilmallock), at 447 m above sea level. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kilmallock, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 11 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.31047, -8.57624; the nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN, Shannon), 50 km as the crow flies. How to get around Ireland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Ireland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Carron Mountain is April to September.
- JanBetter not7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:26
- DecBetter not7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March and October |
| Mountains | April to September | February to March and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Carron Mountain has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Ireland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Ireland
To enter Ireland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Ireland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as the British one: adapter essential); emergencies: 112 · 999.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Caher HillHill in Jamestown, Ballymacshaneboy, County Limerick, Ireland1.9 km
- SeefinMountain in County Limerick, Ireland3.7 km
- Ardskeagh ChurchChurch ruin in County Cork, Ireland4.2 km
- CastlepookRuined castle in County Cork, Ireland6.4 km
- Castle OliverCastle in County Limerick, Ireland6.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Ireland guide.
More in Ireland: Nature
- Carrauntoohil: highest mountain in Ireland
- Cliffs of Moher: cliffs in Western Ireland, on the Atlantic shore
- Hill of Tara: archaeological complex between Navan and Dunshaughlin in County Meath, Leinster, Ireland
- Galway Bay: bay on the west coast of Ireland
- Killarney National Park: national park in Killarney, Co Kerry, Ireland
- Croagh Patrick: mountain in County Mayo, Ireland
Every Ireland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Carron Mountain?
It is a mountain in Ireland. It has articles in 6 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Ireland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Carron Mountain?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Carron Mountain?
The nearest main airport is Shannon Airport (SNN), 50 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Ireland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Ireland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Caher Hill, Seefin, Ardskeagh Church. The rest is in the Ireland guide.
Keep reading
- Kilmallock16 places to see in and around Kilmallock, Ireland: Carron Mountain, Grange stone circle, Seefin. Best time: April to September.
- Nature740 places for nature in Ireland, from Carrauntoohil to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- IrelandBefore travelling to Ireland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Ireland is in the EU, so Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but it is…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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